2005 Fiat Palio vs. 2005 Ford Explorer
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Palio and 2005 Ford Explorer were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Explorer weights approximately 258 kg more than 2005 Fiat Palio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Explorer will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Explorer (344 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (102 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 2005 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Palio | Explorer |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 55 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 85 L |
